Vail, CO – Air Canada has announced that the airline  will launch weekly non-stop flights between Toronto, Canada and Vail,
Colo., served by nearby Eagle County Regional Airport, in time for the 2013-14 winter ski season.

Air Canada will operate its new seasonal  service to Vail on Saturdays beginning December 14, 2013 until April 5,  2014, with 120-seat Airbus A319 aircraft offering a choice of Executive or Economy Class service, and featuring complimentary seatback entertainment throughout the aircraft. Air Canada’s flights to Vail from its main hub at Toronto Pearson International Airport are timed to offer customers easy flight connections throughout its network in Eastern and Atlantic Canada including Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax.

“Air Canada is pleased to offer customers the convenience of the only non-stop service between Canada and Colorado’s world-famous resorts of Vail and Beaver Creek Mountains,” said Marcel Forget, Air Canada’s Vice President, Network Planning. “Customers beginning their ski holiday will appreciate the convenience of a mid-day arrival with just a short, 30-minute drive before reaching the slopes.”

“This new direct non-stop service from Air Canada’s Toronto hub is the first international direct service at the Eagle County Regional
Airport and makes it easier than ever for our Canadian friends to visit the world-class resorts of Vail and Beaver Creek,” added Greg Phillips, Aviation Director at Eagle County Regional Airport. “We are very excited to welcome this new flight and look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with Air Canada.”

“Canada is one of our most important international markets, so we’re thrilled that our Canadian guests can now enjoy a seamless travel
experience to Vail and Beaver Creek, thanks to our valued Air Canada partnership,” said Bob Stinchcomb, Vice President, Business Development of Vail Resorts. “We have seen consistent growth in visitation to Vail and Beaver Creek from the Canadian market over the last several years and this new non-stop service between Vail/Eagle and Toronto Pearson Airports will create an even more compelling reason for Canadians to experience our world-class mountain resorts, with same-day skiing, unparalleled Vail Resorts service and incredible value. ”

Flights are now available for purchase at www.aircanada.com and through travel agents. Sample introductory one-way fares including
all taxes from Toronto start at C$375.